2008 BMW 735 vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette

To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. 2008 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1976 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 735 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model 735 Chevette
Year Released 2008 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1256 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 56 HP
Torque 360 Nm 89 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 855 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 45 L


 

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